John Crumlish:
The 22-year-old Saladino notched personal and national benchmarks in Leipzig, where he became the first French male gymnast to claim a European championships all-around medal in 27 years. …
IGO: You were part of the team that wasn’t able to qualify for last year’s Paris Olympic Games, as well as the team that seems revitalized – fifth in the team final Leipzig, with Anthony Mansard placing fourth all-around. What factors have stimulated this surge as a team in this first year of the new Olympic cycle?
LS: What has made us better collectively, I think, is that from the beginning of the cycle, we have had a clear framework and we’re all very motivated. …
IGO: Looking ahead to Jakarta, how realistic is an all-around medal for you?
LS: For Jakarta, I’ll have to go through the (French) trials, but my presence is uncertain due to a recent shoulder injury. …
Internationals Gymnast – European silver medalist Léo Saladino of France: ‘For me, gymnastics has always been about the all-around’
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